⊲ Halldale ⊳ The Slovenian simulation and airframe company AFormX has handed over to the Slovenian Armed Forces on 17 January the TAK-LET-SIM project which includes advanced VR and XR simulators ....
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virtual reality
Visit a Museum from Anywhere
⊲ Museums + Heritage ⊳ The University of Glasgow has launched a virtual museum dedicated to pioneering scientist Lord Kelvin as part of a £5.6m "Museums in the Metaverse" initiative. This virtual...
European Platform for Remote Dancing Partners
⊲ Phys.org ⊳ Researchers across Europe, including teams in Germany, Finland, the UK and France, are developing CAROUSEL, an AI-powered virtual platform enabling global dance interactions through...
Farms Go Virtual for Canadians
▶ Source - BurlingtonToday ▶ Canadians can now explore egg and sheep farming through virtual tours on FarmFood360.ca. Using 360-degree cameras and VR, these experiences provide insights into...
Global VR/MR Sales in 2024
▶ Source - PCMag ▶ In 2024, VR and MR headset shipments were 9.6 million, led by Meta’s Quest 3 and 3S commanding a 73% share. Sony’s PS VR2 follows with 9%, likely hindered by limited...
Taiwan Paratroopers’ VR-Based Training
▶ Source - Associated Press ▶ In this video, Taiwanese paratroopers use virtual reality based simulators during their training to practice precision landings in designated areas. ▶ Image -...
MouseGoggles: Tracking Neural Activity Through VR
▶ Source - Interesting Engineering ▶ Researchers at Cornell University have developed MouseGoggles, a miniature VR headset with eye tracking for mice, using affordable components including...
Mixed Reality Elevates Medic Training
▶ Source - Halldale ▶ Ukrainian medical trainers from PULSE endorsed the BlueRoom mixed reality simulator for aeromedical evacuation training, highlighting its realistic integration of real medical...
Meta Accelerates the Future
▶ Source - Meta ▶ Meta's Chief Technology Officer, Andrew Bosworth, highlights the company's advancements in AI-integrated glasses and mixed reality hardware. He notes that smart glasses have...
The Metaverse in 2025: Dead or Resting?
⊲ A Simulation News Article ⊳ Once heralded as the future of human interaction, the metaverse has faded from the spotlight, its bold promises overshadowed by newer technologies and shifting...
Meta’s Avatars Become More Human
▶ Source - Reuters ▶ Meta has announced the release of Meta Motivo, an AI model designed to improve human-like movement in digital avatars. It uses unsupervised reinforcement learning to teach...
Experiencing Flavours in Virtual Reality
▶ Source - VICE ▶ Researchers from City University of Hong Kong have developed a handheld device resembling a disposable vape that lets users taste flavours in virtual reality. Using iontophoresis,...
Revolutionising XR with Advanced Optics
▶ Source - University of Cambridge News ▶ AllFocal Optics, a start-up co-founded by Professor Daping Chu, Dr Pawan Shrestha, and Dr Xin Chang, has raised $5.3 million to commercialise nanophotonic...
Whitepaper on XR in Manufacturing
▶ Source - VRARA ▶ This whitepaper from VRARA examines XR's role in manufacturing. It highlights benefits such as enhanced training, real-time support, reduced travel, and improved safety while...
Where Will Virtual Reality Take Us?
▶ Source - New Yorker ▶ Image - Illustration by Jackie Carlise ▶
An XR Wearables Tipping Point?
▶ TechRadar ▶ XR wearables, encompassing AR, VR, and MR, are overcoming earlier limitations in power efficiency, security, and application ecosystems. Progress in lightweight materials, battery...